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Issue 1 2015

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HELLO & WELCOME Welcome to GEODIS Focus, bringing together news and current issues for companies in the UK. We would like to work with you and become your transport and logistics provider of choice and hope you are able to find a few minutes to read our newsletter with articles about GEODIS UK, our global group and relevant industry news. Our mission is to support your growth by working to overcome your logistical constraints and we do this with commitment, passion, innovation, solidarity and trust – our five core values. You should see these reflected throughout the following articles and in every service we provide for you. If you would like to discuss any of the articles featured in more detail please get in touch and I would be delighted to explain more. Contact me on 07977123 977 or email jamie.cuthbert@ geodis.com Best Regards Jamie Cuthbert Managing Director

A NEW UNIFIED BRAND FOR GEODIS We have recently united our varied worldwide operations under one unique brand, reaffirming our position as a leader in the global freight transport and logistics sector. Our existing brands (Geodis Calberson, Geodis Wilson, Geodis BM, Geodis Logistics and Geodis Supply Chain Optimisation) will disappear to be replaced by one stand-alone brand: GEODIS. This change is an opportunity for us to reaffirm our ability to offer a comprehensive end-toend supply chain management service to our customers. This will be delivered through our five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimisation, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express and Road Transport.

CUSTOMERS ARE AT THE HEART OF OUR STRATEGY Through client consultations over the past year, our customers and prospects shared their views on what they want from GEODIS. They asked for clarity and simplicity with an improved understanding of our offers and services. In announcing the new strategy, Geodis CEO Marie-Christine Lombard said, “The evolution of our new brand will unify the constituent parts of our group and will clarify our common mission. This new brand architecture was designed with our clients’ needs for simplicity, efficiency and consistency at its core. It is a unique brand that bears the same promise for all of our lines of business.” You may notice our refreshed “look and feel” over the coming months and years on buildings, vehicles, uniforms and trailers. GEODIS CALBERSON GEODIS BM GEODIS SCO GEODIS WILSON GEODIS LOGISTICS

GEODIS UK SHINES AS AN ‘INVESTOR IN PEOPLE’

WHISKEY SPECIALIST JOINS FORCES WITH THE FORTEC DISTRIBUTION NETWORK GEODIS Barbour, best known as a whisky distribution specialist, based in Stirling, Scotland, is extending its offering by joining the Fortec Distribution Network. Fortec was established in 1996 and is one of the largest pallet networks in the UK, and has the added benefit of also being part of the GEODIS group.

GEODIS UK has been accredited with Investors in People bronze standard, recognising that we embed excellence, recognise achievement and value our people.

Barbour will now be responsible for delivering and collecting in Fife, Perth, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling and parts of Glasgow on behalf of Fortec. It is a partnership which will bring a number of synergies and huge benefits to customers. It will now mean that customers will be able to use Barbour for all their transport and trunking requirements both in the UK and Europe from one single platform providing a seamless approach. Kevin Huskie, GEODIS Regional Manager for the North and Scotland, said: “We are delighted to enter into a new partnership with the Fortec Distribution Network. “A company which operates very much on our own ethos, Fortec boasts a solid reputation built upon the strength of its service to network members and indeed their customers. “And as both companies are owned by parent company GEODIS, that connection allows us much more control and the opportunity to work closely together to achieve the same goal of providing a high quality service.” For more information on Fortec visit: www.fortec-distribution.com

We believe in recruiting, developing and retaining quality people as part of Ambition 2018 - our continuous improvement strategy. We were recently audited as part of our reaccreditation process by Investors In People and are delighted that we were successfully assessed and as a result have been accredited with the Bronze Standard.

FACT

The Investors in People Bronze Standard is one level above standard accreditation and requires 26 additional evidence requirements!

When the accreditation was taking place it became evident to the assessor that our staff across all UK business lines shared a passion for working for global parent company GEODIS, and the direction that the company is moving in is being received with positivity and enthusiasm. To find out more about how you can become IIP accredited visit www.investorsinpeople.co.uk.

INDUSTRY NEWS CHANNEL TUNNEL SETS TRUCK TRAFFIC RECORD

GEORGE OSBORNE FAILS TO ADDRESS DRIVER SHORTAGE

RHA CHIEF EXECUTIVE CALLS FOR BETTER MOTORWAY SERVICES

The Channel Tunnel transported a record number of trucks, a total of 140,009, in March 2015. An all-time record for its traffic volume over the course of a month.

Chancellor George Osborne has failed to make a commitment to funding for HGV driver training despite intensive lobbying by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the backing of 90 MPs.

RHA’s Chief Executive Richard Burnett stated that the nation’s Motorway Service Areas (MSA) are ‘woefully’ poor and needed to be made an election issue during a BBC interview.

Groupe Eurotunnel’s chairman and CEO Jacques Gounon said: “The new all-time record for truck traffic recorded in March shows the potential of the Channel Tunnel, which will be further strengthened by the current investment programme”.

The current driver shortage stands at 45,000, a crisis for the UK. The rejection of this call for funding will be a further blow to the transport industry that could severely impact the economy. However, despite the Chancellor’s refusal to add government funding he is due to have further discussions with the RHA in order to establilsh an industry-led solution.

He said: “For HGV drivers, the roads are their workplace. Like any employee, the conditions under which they work are of critical importance and they have the right to expect a good standard. At a time when our industry is facing a massive driver shortage, every issue that affects recruitment is vitally important. Who would want to take a job knowing that the basics, for example toilet facilities, are in a shocking state of repair?”

Figures released by Groupe Eurotunnel show an 8% increase in truck shuttle traffic in the first quarter of 2015 compared with the same period last year, with an increase from 347,021 vehicles to 373,635. Last year the group announced it planned to expand its capacity for HGVs by half a million per year, with a view boosting traffic volume and relieving congestion in and around the port.

RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “We have put forward a strong, clear argument for why funding is necessary and appropriate. Our lobby for funding support will be even stronger in the coming weeks.” The budget did, at least, bring some positive news for the transport industry with the continued freeze on fuel and HGV excise duty.

The RHA welcomes the government plan to set up ‘design panels’ of experts who will look at the quality of MSAs. They would be pleased to work with them to bring about the change that is so desperately needed.

Presence in over 120 countries

Global revenue of €6.9 billion (2013)

A 30,000-strong workforce worldwide

DO YOU KNOW? 4 FACTS ABOUT GEODIS GEODIS is a supply 1ranking chain operator among the top

companies in its field in Europe and the world.

GEODIS is part of 2 SNCF Logistics, which in turn is a business line A fleet of 10,000 trucks

of the SNCF Group. It is the number one transport and logistics operator in France and ranked number four in Europe.

Our international 3 reach includes a direct presence in 67 countries 150,000 customers

37,302 tonnes of CO2 avoided by modal shift

CO2

ISO 177 ISO14001certified sites

73% of directly-owned group vehicles compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 standards

64/100 the score obtained by Geodis in the external CSR performance assessment by EcoVadis

GEODIS E-BOOKING TOOL AIDS 24 / 7 CUSTOMERS Launched five years ago, GEODIS UK’s online consignment booking system, 24-7, has been a huge success. Customers are able to add their own consignments straight into the GEODIS system, arranging pick up and deliveries with ease and speed. It’s been so well received that over 80% of our customers now use it, offering them a wealth of benefits: •

There is total transparency as to where the consignment is at every stage of the journey. Customers can go so far as to print out and affix their own labels meaning the consignment is scanned onto the system before it even leaves customers’ premises.

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Customers can track and trace consignments throughout the entire journey and proof of delivery is available online. Just a click of a mouse to find out if it’s been delivered.

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The consignee can be advised directly via email if their pallet or parcel has been dispatched for delivery, giving an estimated day of delivery.

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A full customer trading history is available to download. This is useful if customers want to assess trends in their shipping, illustrate growth patterns and so on.

and a global network spanning over 120 countries.

With our five lines 4 of business (Supply Chain Optimisation,

Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express and Road Transport), we manage our customers’ supply chains by providing end-toend solutions enabled by our people, our infrastructure, processes and systems.

To find out more information about 24-7 please contact customer services on the numbers on the back of this newsletter.

TIGI HAIRCARE CHOOSES GEODIS AS PARTNER TIGI Haircare has selected GEODIS UK as its partner of choice for delivering its hair care products throughout Europe. Founded over thirty years ago by Anthony Mascolo, TIGI quickly established a reputation for products that are designed ‘by hairdressers for hairdressers’ and now has five brands that offer a diverse approach to professional hair care. Paul Cox, UK Distribution Centre Manager for TIGI, began working with GEODIS UK in November 2014 on a trial basis. Starting with deliveries to locations further afield, such as Poland and Iceland, GEODIS UK was able to demonstrate its logistics solutions across Europe and ultimately won the contract in March 2015. GEODIS UK now operates a daily service for TIGI that utilises a stand trailer at the Haircare company’s UK distribution centre. The goods are transported to GEODIS’ Paris hub and sorted onto regional trucks for delivery to salons and wholesalers in over sixteen countries in Europe. Paul Cox said: “GEODIS UK has a unique approach to logistics in Europe. Headquartered in France, it has the capability to deliver efficiently to our customers and use green schemes such as its Distropolis network in Paris to ensure its carbon footprint remains as low as possible. Its approach to customer service was really appealing; from its dedication to communicating with us throughout the logistics process to its proactive approach to improving and offering us bespoke services, all directly aimed at ensuring our customers’ satisfaction.” To find out more about the logistics solutions offered by GEODIS please call Olivier Jaccard or Paul Pudney on 07977 123 000 / 07977 123 865 or email olivier.jaccard@geodis.com \ paul.pudney@geodis.com.

SIMPLEHUMAN & GEODIS TRIALS PROVING SUCCESSFUL simplehuman, the premium housewares brand, is currently trialling a logistics partnership with GEODIS UK that will provide efficient deliveries to clients across France. Initially handling the shipment of the company’s bins to nine of its clients, GEODIS transports the goods from Northampton as a combined shipment of orders to GEODIS’ Paris hub. The orders are then sorted onto regional vehicles and delivered to simplehuman’s clients, all within 48 hours! simplehuman designs tools to help people become more efficient at home, including hi-tech bins and soap dispensers, kitchen and bathroom accessories, and sensor mirrors. The brand’s ethos of efficiency is echoed in the solutions offered by GEODIS and this has been one of the main reasons for the partnership. James Dowdeswell, simplehuman’s Finance and Operations Director, said: “We started working with GEODIS in January 2015 after discussions on improving our supply chain. We have found that GEODIS delivers on time, particularly when a specific time slot is required, and it follows up those deliveries with great customer service. It’s reassuring to know that our goods are meeting our clients’ and customers’ expectations, right down to when they will be delivered. “GEODIS has always gone the extra mile to fulfill client specific solutions and that is promising when it comes to building our future working relationship with the company.” The trial started in January 2015 and GEODIS are set to see an increase in work for simplehuman over the coming weeks.

IMPORTANT DATES European Public Holidays 1st June

Italy, Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Romania

4th June

Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Austria & Poland

5th June

Denmark

19th June

Finland & Sweden

22nd June

Croatia, Estonia & Latvia

23rd June

Estonia, Latvia & Luxembourg

24th June

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania & Spain

25th June

Croatia & Slovenia

6th July

Czech Republic & Lithuania

13th July

Republic of Ireland

14 July

France

21st July

Belgium

3rd August

Scotland

31 August

England, Northern Ireland & Wales

TRANSPORT LOGISTICS EXHIBITION GEODIS exhibited at Transport Logistic 2015 at the Munich showground in May. Held between 5th and 8th, GEODIS’ experts were on hand at their booth in Hall B5. Internationally renowned, Transport Logistics is the forum for professionals from the industry and is an essential place to meet experts and learn about new technologies and innovations. This year saw over 2,000 exhibitors and more than 52,000 visitors.

NORTHAMPTON HUB OPENING GEODIS UK opened a brand new central hub in Northampton in May. This investment is pivotal in our Ambition 2018 strategy in order to increase operational efficiencies, improve transit methodologies and most importantly to provide improved customer satisfaction. For example, a single hub in the heart of the UK will simplify our ability to import and export as it will reduce the amount of transfers between regional hubs, inevitably resulting in improved customer service. Customer service teams from Birmingham and Magna Park will now be based at the new site in Northampton from the 1st May and are available on 01604 594 830.

www.geodis.com Northampton: 01604 594 830 Newport: 01633 872 666